Designed to woo returned American servicemen who fell under the spell of Jaguars, MGs and Triumphs during their World War II service in Europe, the Chevrolet Corvette was the first proper American sports car. And its primacy simply cannot be overstated.
Fast-forward 60 years, and the seventh generation Corvette, the C7, is ready to bow on Sunday, the eve of the Detroit auto show. Judging from spy shots and asteady stream of teaser videos released by General Motors (GM) since last fall, the C7draws on its predecessors’ design and performance heritage, but also outwardly reflects technical innovations found beneath its trademark fibreglass skin.
Before we dissect the latest iteration of the iconic car, however, BBC Autos takes a look through the six generations that preceded it, and the standout derivatives produced since its debut on a winter’s day in 1953. (GM Heritage Center)
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